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Emirates is by far the largest operator of the Airbus A380. It purchased around half of the total production output, and continues to operate around half of the world’s remaining fleet of superjumbos. In a manner of speaking, the carrier also recently purchased another A380. Many airliners are not owned by the airlines that operate them and are instead leased from leasing companies, sometimes with the option to buy them later. Emirates has not taken possession of a new A380 since 2021. The largest owner of commercial aircraft in the world is not an individual airline, rather, it’s the Ireland-based…

The promise of the Boeing 777X is a revolution in efficiency for long-haul and high-traffic airlines, but it will also change the game for passenger comfort at the same time. The 777X will be the largest twinjet in history, and, thanks to its massive wingspan and gigantic engines, the plane will far surpass its predecessors in terms of fuel efficiency. The other major improvement that the 777X will bring is a cabin with a more spacious, modern, and comfortable design than any Boeing widebody before it. The cabin of the 777X is inspired by the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing’s first clean-sheet…

As a passenger on a flight, you may notice that before takeoff and landing, the cabin lights are dimmed. Some people believe that it is purely to help passengers sleep on their flight, but there is a much more important reason behind it. This guide looks at the real reason that the cabin goes dark after pushback. Behind every procedure that takes place in the aircraft cabin, there is a safety reason. The dimming of the cabin lights is no different and takes place before takeoff and landing on most flights. During the day, it is not as noticeable and…

Indonesia has confirmed plans to acquire the Chengdu J-10 fighter jet from China in a deal worth an estimated $9 billion, representing the country’s largest single military acquisition ever and its first major order for Chinese military equipment. This will make Indonesia the second foreign country to fly the J-10 after Pakistan. With existing commitments for the Boeing F-15EX, Dassault Rafale F4 and fifth-generation Turkish KAAN fighter jets, Indonesia is taking a diverse approach to modernizing its fighter fleet. Indonesia Firms Up J-10 Order Credit: Shutterstock Indonesia’s Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the J-10 would be “flying over Jakarta soon” after…

New York-based JetBlue will axe its service to Bonaire, a Caribbean island in the Leeward Antilles. The airline, which offers the route currently year-round, will suspend its flights from New York JFK to Flamingo Airport, Bonaire (BON), on January 3. The move, which will see the airline axe its only route to Bonaire after just 14 months, will see the airline completely exit the airport. The route was supported with additional services to all of the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao), and will leave American Airlines (Miami), Delta Air Lines (Atlanta), and United Airlines (Houston and Newark) as the…

Over ten years ago, Boeing toyed with the idea of launching a long-range, narrowbody aircraft based on the 737 MAX 8. The aircraft would be known as the 737-8ERX, and its initial designs proved promising, with the US manufacturer hoping to carve out a niche in a growing market. However, as of 2025, the aircraft has not materialized. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Boeing 737-8ERX and establish what happened to the aircraft. We will also consider what would have been the 737-8ERX’s closest rival, the Airbus A321XLR, in the context of the wider commercial…

The incredible super jumbo, Airbus A380, has been slowly dwindling in number since its maker discontinued production in 2021 as the COVID-19 Pandemic brought the death blow to quadjet manufacturing. In the aftermath of that sad finale for the iconic double-decker’s factory run, at least one airline has made every effort to keep the giants in the air. That carrier is, of course, Emirates, which has over 100 A380s in its stables. The incredible fleet amassed by the Dubai-based airline accounts for half of the total production run of the A380. Emirates has purchased secondhand super jumbos from carriers that…

One of the world’s most iconic carriers, Delta Air Lines, continues to invest in its aircraft capabilities and performance. The Atlanta-based carrier favors Split Scimitar Wingletson its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER airplanes. This is through a partnership with Avition Partners Boeing (also known as APB), which develops an upgrade to the current APB ubiquitous Blended Winglet. The move is expected to improve not only overall fuel efficiency but also deliver savings in the overall consumption of aviation jet fuel and improve the carriers’ operational efficiency. Delta already operates one of the largest airline fleets in the world and has an…

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m recovering from the past couple of weeks, and am looking forward to getting back on the road within the next week, heading to Iceland, and then on my review trip. On the points & travel front, this week American announced a coffee partnership with Lavazza, Air Serbia added Toronto flights, a new US luxury airline startup was unveiled, American revealed a new centennial livery, Southwest took delivery of its first 737 MAX with new interiors, FlyDubai made improvements to its economy product, and more. With that out of the…

European aerospace manufacturer Safran will now open a new Airbus LEAP-1A engine assembly line in Morocco as well as a separate maintenance facility near Casablanca, committing to an overall investment of more than $300 million. This assembly line is set to be the first built by the manufacturer outside of France, signaling a major leap into the international market for the once regional player. The facility will target an output of 350 engines per year by 2028 in order to support Airbus A320neo output. An accompanying maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility is also set to begin operating at the…